001 Game Creator News

[p]The holidays are nearly here, and we’re closing out the year with a fresh sale and a quick roundup of the latest improvements to 001 Game Creator. Whether you’re beginning a new project over the break or returning to a long-running one, now’s a great time to jump in and take advantage of the newest update.[/p][p][/p][p]Today our Insiders over on Patreon got some information regarding new features coming to 001 Game Creator, which will be available for beta testing soon.[/p][p]Stay tuned for updates! 🎮[/p][p][/p][p]Our most recent version focused on stability improvements and smoother development workflows. We fixed an issue where table data could be lost in saved games after unrelated tables were removed, ensuring projects remain reliable even as you reorganize resources. Android developers are now guided to install Java SE Development Kit 17, which is required for building modern Android projects. We also resolved problems that prevented Android App Bundles (.aab) from building correctly with newer versions of Gradle, restoring compatibility for anyone preparing releases for the Play Store.[/p][p][/p][p]To celebrate the season, the Steam Winter Sale is now live. 001 Game Creator is available at 80% off, and all DLCs are 25% off for the duration of this sale. If you’ve been waiting to expand your toolkit or want to get the engine for a friend, this is the perfect moment.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Happy Holidays,[/p][p]The SoftWeir Team[/p][p][/p]

[p][/p][p]We’re kicking off this year’s Black Friday with a significant celebration! Massive discounts, a fresh public update of 001 Game Creator, and the 5-year anniversary of our Educational E-Books! Let’s dive into everything happening right now.[/p][p]A fresh public build of 001 Game Creator has just been released, bringing the latest improvements from our Patreon beta into the main version.[/p][p][/p][p]This update fixes an issue where table data could get lost in saved games after removing unrelated tables, clarifies that Android developers should now install Java SE Development Kit 17, and resolves compatibility problems that prevented Android Bundle (.aab) files from building properly with newer versions of Gradle. It’s a smaller but important update, especially for creators preparing mobile releases.[/p][p][/p][p]While this release focuses on stability and compatibility, we’ve got some exciting new features in the works for future updates. If you want to get in on the action early, our Patreon "Insider" supporters have been helping shape these updates, and we’d love for you to join them! You'll get early beta access, devlogs and the chance to vote on future features: [/p][p]https://www.patreon.com/softweir[/p][p][/p][p]View a full list of changes here: [/p][p]https://001gamecreator.com/changes/[/p][p][/p][p]This month also marks the 5-year anniversary of our game development educational E-Books on learning the ins and outs of 001 Game Creator, and our worksheets aimed at game development in a broader way.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]To celebrate this milestone, we’re offering a special promotion. All Educational E-Books and Worksheets are now 30% off! Whether you’re learning game development for the first time or supplementing your teaching materials, this is a great opportunity to pick them up at a discount.[/p][p][/p][p]Learn the basics of 001: [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Learn how to use resources in 001: [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Start planning and organizing your projects today: [/p][p]https://001gamecreator.com/product/game-design-worksheets/[/p][p][/p][p]If you missed our earlier announcement, the last major update brought several notable improvements to 001 Game Creator. Resource editor stability has been greatly improved, eliminating the random crashes some users encountered when switching between resources. Large maps now scroll smoothly again, even when zoomed in, and actors using acceleration now properly reach their minimum negative velocity, resulting in more consistent movement behavior.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]We also ensured that held items correctly apply actor tint and specular colors, resolved UNICODE-related import crashes, and refined several aspects of platform exporting, including updated Android API support, expanded Epic Games Store build options, and unified achievement and stat handling across Steam and Epic.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]To wrap up the festivities, our biggest sale of the year is officially live. The main engine is now 80% off, while all DLCs are 25% off until December 3rd. And in honor of the educational E-Books 5-Year Anniversary, all E-Books and Worksheets are also discounted by 30%. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to upgrade your tools or pick up additional resources, this is truly the best time of the year to do so.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p]

[p]With the leaves falling and the air being crisp... now would be the perfect time to cozy up and work on your next big project. We’re back with a brand-new public version of 001 Game Creator, plus some great discounts to help you kick off the season![/p][p][/p][p]The latest public update of 001 Game Creator is here and brings major stability improvements and fixes that many of you have been waiting for. Resource editors are now much more reliable thanks to fixes that prevent random crashes when switching between resources. Large maps now scroll properly (even when zoomed in), actor acceleration will now correctly reach minimum negative velocity, and actor tint/
specular colors now apply correctly when holding items.
[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]On the platform side, Android projects now target API version 35 (with a new minimum of 21), support 16KB page sizes, and use the updated Google Play Billing Library 7.1.1 for maximum compatibility. Plus, we’ve introduced a new "Epic for Windows" build option with supporting game settings and made achievement/stat events work seamlessly for both Steam and Epic users.[/p][p][/p][p]View a full list of changes here: [/p][p]https://001gamecreator.com/changes/[/p][p][/p][p]As with all updates, our Patreon supporters got access to all of these awesome changes before everyone else. If you want to be part of shaping these updates before they go public, consider joining the Insiders on Patreon! You'll get early beta access, devlogs and the chance to vote on future features: [/p][p]https://www.patreon.com/softweir[/p][p][/p][p]In case you missed it, our most recent Community Showcase featured "Wanderboots 2" by Partysofa, an ambitious adventure inspired by classic 2D Zelda games. It boasts an advanced lighting system, NPC schedules, physics-driven puzzles, and a sprawling, semi-linear world full of dungeons, quests, and side activities. It’s a great example of what can be built with 001, and we’d love to see more creators sharing their own projects on Discord for future showcases![/p][p][/p][p]Check out the full post here: [/p][p]https://001gamecreator.com/news/2025-09-17/001-game-creator-community-showcase-2/[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]We post community showcases periodically on our website and newsletter. So if you aren't already, now’s a great time to sign up to our newsletter, join our Discord, and maybe even show off your own project in the #show-off channel for a chance to be featured in the future![/p][p][/p][p]Sign up to our newsletter: [/p][p]https://001gamecreator.com/news/[/p][p][/p][p]Join our Discord server: [/p][p]https://discord.gg/4sTJVV5[/p][p][/p][p]We’re also running an Autumn Sale! Starting today and until October 20th, you can get 75% off 001 Game Creator and 20% off all DLCs to help you in your game-dev journey![/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p]This year marks two decades since 001 was first released to the public back in August 2005, and boy what a journey it’s been! From those humble beginnings to becoming the powerful and flexible engine it is today, none of it would have been possible without our amazing community of creators.[/p][p][/p][p]The story actually began even earlier in 2001, when development first started on what would become the engine you know today. From the start, the vision was to give creators of all skill levels the tools they needed to build games without barriers. That dream took shape with the first free public release as a free tool in August 2005, marking the beginning of a journey that would empower countless creators around the world.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]By September 2008, 001 expanded into basic 3D functionality, laying the groundwork for more ambitious projects. Just a few years later, in August 2013, a beta release brought Android and iOS exporting into the mix, opening the door for mobile creators. This momentum carried into April 2014 (v1.013.030), when extensive support for 3D game creation was added, cementing 001 as a truly versatile engine that could handle everything from 2D passion projects to more immersive 3D worlds.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]The software’s presence grew significantly in 2015, with 001 Game Creator launching on Steam on July 14, giving it worldwide visibility and a growing player base. Shortly after, on April 9, 2016, the Discord server was created, forming a thriving community hub that still serves as the beating heart of our userbase.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Check out the MMORPG DLC: [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]That same year saw multiple key breakthroughs: multiplayer functionality was introduced in July 2016, giving creators the ability to build online experiences, while iOS exporting arrived on December, enhancing 001’s mobile reach. This rapid progress carried into 2017, a year of genre-defining releases: the MMORPG Kit DLC, the 3D FPS / Survival Horror Kit DLC, and the Point & Click Adventure Kit DLC, all of which provided creators with powerful starting points for ambitious projects.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Check out the FPS DLC: [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]By 2018, the ecosystem expanded further. In February, we released the first official video tutorial series on YouTube, helping newcomers get started with game creation. That same year, the Enhanced RPG Kit DLC arrived in November, followed closely by the registration of the 001gamecreator.com domain on November 15, marking our growing online presence. In April 2019, the Visual Novel Kit DLC joined the lineup, continuing to broaden the creative possibilities within 001.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Check out the Enhanced RPG DLC: [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]The following years brought even greater impact. On July 15, 2020, the first 001 Humble Bundle was launched, marking the the beginning of our long-running contributions to charity, which to date have raised an incredible $565,000+ for good causes. Just a few months later, in October 2020, we released the first Game Dev STEM Humble Bundle, alongside our first gamedev books and educational worksheets, strengthening 001’s role in classrooms and learning spaces worldwide. Later that year, on November 25, 2020, we debuted our first Game Recipe, offering creators bite-sized development guides to build specific mechanics quickly.[/p][p][/p][p]In 2021, we took accessibility further with the release of Easy Game Creator in February, a simplified entry point for beginners. That same year also saw the community come together through events from the Safer At Home Halloween Game Jam in October to the Screenshot Contest in May. Both celebrating creativity and resilience during challenging global times.[/p][p][/p][p]The future began to reveal itself in 2023. On May 9, we shared the first teaser for Open Dev Kit, signaling the next phase of our journey. Just weeks later, on May 31, 2023, the ODK Alpha was officially released, while on September 25, the 3D Step Dungeon Maze Kit DLC expanded the 001 DLC family once more. And in 2024, after a year of steady improvements, Open Dev Kit transitioned from Alpha to public Beta on June 4, opening its doors to a broader audience and establishing itself as the natural evolution of everything 001 pioneered.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Check out Open Dev Kit here: [/p][p]https://opendevkit.com/[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Check out our latest DLC, the 3D Step Dungeon Maze Kit: [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]More recently, 001 achieved another huge milestone by launching on the Epic Games Store, further extending its reach to even more creators.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Check out its store page: [/p][p]https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/001-game-creator-eabf55[/p][p][/p][p]Across more than two decades, 001 Game Creator has grown from a humble passion project to a widely recognized development platform; one that has inspired classrooms, supported charities, and empowered creators of all skill levels. With continued recognition and support through government R&D grants since 2018, availability on both Steam and the Epic Games Store, and a dedicated community that has stood with us every step of the way, we are proud of how far we’ve come... and excited for where we’re heading next![/p][p]Speaking of, over in the world of Open Dev Kit, big things are happening too! The brand-new documentation is live on our website, featuring a growing library of guides, tips, and walkthroughs to help you master everything from editor tricks to advanced system design.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]This latest update also adds powerful new features like dictionary structures in the type picker, easy JSON-to-structure conversion functions, and major improvements to our OpenAI integration including service tier selection, fine-tuned model support, and enhanced demo tools. Whether you’re building with AI or creating complex data-driven systems, Open Dev Kit now makes it easier than ever to bring your ideas to life.[/p][p][/p][p]Check out the new Open Dev Kit documentation here: [/p][p]https://opendevkit.com/documentation/index.htm[/p][p][/p][p]To celebrate 20 years of game-making, we’re launching a special anniversary sale. Until September 5th, you can get the main 001 Game Creator engine for 75% off, plus all DLCs also discounted by 20%. It’s the perfect chance to jump in if you’re new, or to expand your toolkit with a DLC or two if you’ve been creating with 001 for years.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Thank you again for being part of this journey and helping 001 grow into what it is today. Here’s to the next 20 years of creativity, innovation, and game-making magic![/p][p][/p][p]With much love,[/p][p]The SoftWeir Team[/p]

[p]Summer’s heating up, and so are these deals! Whether you're polishing up a long-term project or starting a brand new game idea you've been thinking about, now’s a great time to jump in. We've had some exciting developments over the last couple weeks, and with a fresh round of community creativity in full swing, it’s the perfect season to create something awesome with 001 Game Creator![/p][p]We’ve been blown away by the talent in our community lately, as we’ve been featuring some of your creations in our monthly Community Showcases! Our most recent spotlight featured Pact of the Mystics, an eerie 2D platformer dripping with style, and Bellows Below, a surreal mix of survival horror and fishing mechanics built in 3D. These projects are a great reminder of what’s possible in 001, whether you’re working in 2D or 3D.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Check out the full post here: [/p][p]https://001gamecreator.com/news/2025-06-11/001-game-creator-community-showcase/[/p][p][/p][p]We post community showcases periodically on our website and newsletter. So if you aren't already, now’s a great time to sign up to our newsletter, join our Discord, and maybe even show off your own project in the #show-off channel for a chance to be featured in the future![/p][p][/p][p]Sign up to our newsletter: [/p][p]https://001gamecreator.com/news/[/p][p][/p][p]Join our Discord server: [/p][p]https://discord.gg/4sTJVV5[/p][p][/p][p]Our most recent massive update for 001 Game Creator brought one of the most requested features: alpha-layered tile support for floors and walls! This means more complex visuals without the graphical issues seen in older versions, making your worlds look better than ever.[/p][p][/p][p]We also included critical scripting fixes, improved projectile consistency, and full support for mobile virtual keyboards. Geometry and math values like “Arctangent” and “Direction from Point” were fixed as well, which is crucial for directional logic in gameplay. Android/iOS developers will also notice better image export feedback and improved 3D rendering on lower-end devices.[/p][p][/p][p]An important hotfix also followed, upgrading the Steam SDK and updating local documentation, now including our newest Step Dungeon Maze Kit DLC![/p][p][/p][p]View a full list of changes here: [/p][p]https://001gamecreator.com/changes/[/p][p][/p][p]From now through July 23, 001 Game Creator will be at a 75% off discount, with all our DLCs being 20% off! It’s a great time to grab the full suite, expand your toolkit, and start building the game you've always wanted to make.[/p][p][/p][p]https://store.steampowered.com/app/347400/001_Game_Creator_2025_Edition/[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]